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A review by espurrr
Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The audiobook narrator does an amazing job. She really brings the characters to life and adds so much feeling to the Odessa's thoughts and experience. The book is perfectly paced for my tastes. The action hits well, the monsters are interesting, and I like spending time with these characters in this world. Even though some of the twists were predictable, I didn't find it frustrating; it was fun waiting to see how the secrets would be revealed.
I actually really like Odessa. She's kinda a wimp, is dealing with loneliness and emotional neglect that started in childhood, and hasn't had much control over her life. She slowly learns to advocate for herself throughout her time in her new home. I really like how the Guardian irks her so much, it inspires a stubborn streak that really benefits her in the end. Odessa is fun when she's angry. The Guardian is the right level of broody and secretive for me. He has a grim attitude that can at times trend towards fatalistic. I liked getting to know him alongside Odessa.
The romance proceeds at such a sweetly slow pace and the feelings seem to develop naturally. There's so much more going on than the romantic entanglement. I'm looking forward to book two.
I actually really like Odessa. She's kinda a wimp, is dealing with loneliness and emotional neglect that started in childhood, and hasn't had much control over her life. She slowly learns to advocate for herself throughout her time in her new home. I really like how the Guardian irks her so much, it inspires a stubborn streak that really benefits her in the end. Odessa is fun when she's angry. The Guardian is the right level of broody and secretive for me. He has a grim attitude that can at times trend towards fatalistic. I liked getting to know him alongside Odessa.
The romance proceeds at such a sweetly slow pace and the feelings seem to develop naturally. There's so much more going on than the romantic entanglement. I'm looking forward to book two.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail